I Am A Hidden Gem!
By singlemommy
@singlemommy (2955)
United States
April 1, 2009 7:14pm CST
Today, I was doing my normal question of the day at work. Today I told everyone that if they wanted to ask me one question they could and I would answer it honestly no matter what. Now, I got a few questions that I wish not to share. But I did answer all my questions honestly. But one man asked me why I chose to work at my current employer. My answer was, "Because at the time I needed a job with insurance and this job offered me that". He then said to me, "You know when you first started here, I remember you being the quietest woman I had ever met. Then I seen a doll you made and I remember thinking, 'man, this girl has some talent'. But you have really opened up over the years and you aren't so quiet and I look at you now and I think, 'she is a hidden gem'". I replied, "I just wish I could find a good man out there to see that in me". He said, "You never will because there are no good men out there". So, my question is, do you think his statement is true? Do you think that all the good men are gone?
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@angela_allen (406)
• United States
3 Apr 09
There are still good men out there! I married one of them and I know 4 other single ones. They always tell me they have a hard time finding a good woman. Two of the guys I know are shy, not a Brad Pitt type, they have good jobs, love kids, and have their own place. I call that pretty darn good . The other 2 are the same except I think they are also very attractive, not sure why they are still single.
Sometimes women over look the nice guys...not saying that you do but I know plenty of women who pass them over for the Macho Good Looking Aholes.
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@singlemommy (2955)
• United States
3 Apr 09
Yes, women can sure pass on good guys too. Honestly, I don't really know a whole lot of single men. Most of the men I know are married, engaged or have a girlfriend. Actually, most of the men I know, I work with. None of them seem to have single friends, so that's no help. But on the lighter side of things, I know I will eventually find a good man sometime soon!
@singlemommy (2955)
• United States
3 Apr 09
It is a shame that I'm not closer, huh? I guess it just wasn't meant to be. Maybe I will find that guy somewhere in Missouri, soon!
@angela_allen (406)
• United States
3 Apr 09
That's probably why the people I know are still single. It is really hard to meet someone nice, the bar and club scene is not the best place. Once we are done with school and college, work is the usually the only place left. Good luck and I hope you find a good guy soon.
BTW to bad you are not in Ohio, or I would introduce you to the singles I know.
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@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
2 Apr 09
No, Not all gone but anymore it is hard to find one. One that thinks the same as you has some of the same interests,and is family orientated. I hope you find one soon, you are a gem..if not a diamond..and you will make some man a very happy man.
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@minnie_98214 (10557)
• United States
2 Apr 09
Well he was wrong about you at first so i wouldn't believe him. There are good men out there you just have to remeber no one is perfect. My hubby has some issues but id say hes a good guy and well i know plenty of good guys if you lived in Minnesota id hook ya up lol.
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@singlemommy (2955)
• United States
3 Apr 09
Shoot! I'm always in the wrong place at the wrong time. I knew I should have moved to Minnesota a long time ago. LOL
I'm sure I will find a good guy soon though. I just have this feeling!
@bfarrier1 (2082)
• United States
2 Apr 09
YES, I do think there is good men out there,probably asking the same question about women,I know several and wish one of them was single then I could introduce you to one of them but they are all married.You are a gem and just keep being sweet and that special guy will come along and you may already know him and just not relizing it.Good Luck!
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@singlemommy (2955)
• United States
3 Apr 09
Yes, you have been one of my biggest supporters and I hope you know I appreciate it so much! I know I will find the right guy sometime soon. Another single lady that I work with and I are planning on taking our daughters bowling on weekends whenever it is possible. I'm hoping to do this as an attempt to get out more and possibly meet someone. I'm also hoping that it will warm up soon so I can take the kids to the park. I'm just going to sit back and take it easy, for some reason, I just feel like something good is going to happen real soon! Thanks for all your encouragement through my many, many, many posts!
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
3 Apr 09
That' probably depends on what you call a good man or what your expectations are...I know it would have to be someone pretty special to me before I could consider them a good man....I do think there probably is a few left...where I don't know! LOL
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@ketybhagat (4123)
• India
2 Apr 09
Well my lady gem, just as you are there, there is some gem out there for you too, only gems are hard to find, so it might take a while, but look carefully and search. Im sure you'll find one. Dont give up hope. One lives with hope only. cheers.
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
2 Apr 09
I don't think they're all gone but they're awfully rare. Women don't demand that men be that kind of gentleman anymore, they let them get away with being slobs and inconsiderate, even violent. There are few good men out there because women don't demand that they be good.
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@singlemommy (2955)
• United States
2 Apr 09
You could be right. Maybe it is because the women accept them and let them do and treat them any way they want to. I honestly want to find a man who will feel lucky to have me in his life and know that he found a good woman when he found me. Hopefully sometime soon, I will find that man.
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
2 Apr 09
Hey singlemommy! Awwww! That was a mean thing to say! I don't
know if all the good men are gone because I honestly don't
know if there ever were any good men to begin with and I can
tell you for sure that this jerk that said that sure isn't
one of them! And he needs a good slap for that stupid comment!
Don't listen to that moron! Because when the time is right
you will find someone that is right for you! But, what I keep
telling you is that you are trying too hard to find the right
man! When you are looking that hard you don't find them! I
can tell you from experience! Stop trying so hard! He will find
you or you will find him if you stop stressing so much and
trying so hard! And stop listening to stupid guys like your
co-worker because he doesn't know anything except that you are
a gem and remember that!
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@singlemommy (2955)
• United States
2 Apr 09
I do feel like I am a hidden gem. That is one thing that I know he got right. I know I am trying too hard and I have backed off lately. I haven't been looking so hard. I know he will come some day.
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
2 Apr 09
I'm sure they are not all gone! I was in the same position as you a few years ago. I was on my own and I met a lot of men around that time but none that didn't have issues of some kind. I didn't meet my husband until I gave up looking; I got fed up with the single scene and I felt as though I was always on the look out for a potential partner so I began to pursue my own interests and believe or not I got to the stage where I didn't mind all that much if I met someone or not! It didn't happen overnight but getting involved in other things opened me up to more opportunities than I could have predicted; it was a really good time in my life actually, I spent it getting to know myself without a man, it was freeing somehow and he did come along eventually!
@uicbear (1900)
• United States
2 Apr 09
Sometimes it sure does feel that way. But there's a part of me that thinks there are just as many good men thinking that all the good women are already taken, and that all the good women are probably taken by guys that don't appreciate them.
I think that it's just a matter of finding each other and being open to that moment and the possibilities. I know there have been times that I have probably missed out on because I had this image in my head of what I wanted. Being open to possibilities, that's I think is the key to finding MR.(or MISS as the case may be)Right.
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@vivianchen (2646)
• China
2 Apr 09
Personal idea, i think he is lying, of course there is good man out there, he said that because he felt he is not a good man, that's what it is. Just be yourself and you will find the good man is everywhere in the world.
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@AnkanaGhai (60)
• India
2 Apr 09
Hay it is not true. The world is moving only because there are good people in the world - men and women. Definetly there are good men here. Though it is difficult to find them. And moreover you need to find good man that is atleast good for you.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
2 Apr 09
yes, i do. sad to say but i believe it. was there ever any good ones, lol?????
@hotsummer (13837)
• Philippines
2 Apr 09
good men are like precious stone or gold. they are still out there but the chance of finding them is rare. sometimes we have them around already but just don't notice them cause it is hard to know if they are nice person not unless we have some communication or have some time with them to see who they really are. i believe that there are still some around but we must give chance to other people. but it is quite a difficult task. it is some sort of a miracle if you get to find them now.
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@sanuanu (11235)
• India
2 Apr 09
You never will because there are no good men out there
I often use to hear these things with "men" changed to "women". When I talk with girls then they say that they never met any guy like you and when I say that I am waiting for someone in my life then she would say the same thing.
Do you think that all the good men are gone?
Yes, I think most of the people around here are good at all. Person who are good aren't hunting for gf and wife either. So, if you want a gem then you need to find a person just like you!
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@cjforeverknight (427)
• United States
2 Apr 09
I believe there is good men out there, but they are very rare. There is too many men wanting just one thing & then they are gone. This is just what I have seen from my two daughters when they were dating. But now they have two really nice husbands. I wish my daughters a long and happy relationships. Also I have seen my male cousins in their relationships & how they have had a lot of women in there life. My oldest cousin he has been in his longest relationship of 10 years & that is a very long time for him. That is like an eternity for him, LOL!!!! I have two really wonderful brothers both happily married for over 25 years. My oldest have been married since 1975 & my youngest since 1981. My brothers are really great husbands for if they get home first from work they start supper. And also if they are off for the day they have the house clean & a hot meal for their wife when she gets home. And my brothers are great cooks too, LOL!!!! So believe me they are good men out there you just have to be careful and not get tricked. Keep your eyes open & don't get fooled for there is trickers out there too.
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